Exercise category: 2464 books
Obstacle Race Training
How to Beat Any Course, Compete Like a Champion and Change Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
If you are stuck in a cubicle or trapped in an urban jungle, congested traffic and crowds are your daily obstacles. The beauty of obstacle course racing is that it gets you out of your everyday routine.
Margaret Schlachter, the creator of the Dirt In Your Skirt blog, is one the leading competitors...
Fix Your Body, Fix Your Swing
The Revolutionary Biomechanics Workout Program Used by Tour Pros
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2010
It's time you had a smooth**, fluid swing like PGA Tour pros**
Golf tips and swing advice can only take you so far. In order to truly correct a flawed swing, the causes of the problems must be treated, not the symptoms. A bad swing doesn't always mean that you're doing things wrong---it's just...
Jump Attack
The Formula for Explosive Athletic Performance, Jumping Higher, and Training Like the Pros
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
Legendary trainer Tim Grover’s internationally acclaimed training program used by the pros, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant—now completely revised, updated, and expanded, with 100 new photos.
Since 1989 when Tim Grover began training Michael Jordan, hundreds of elite competitors...
Power Speed ENDURANCE
A Skill-Based Approach to Endurance Training
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
"Power, Speed, ENDURANCE" is a highly effective training system that has catapulted thousands of endurance athletes to the next level. Developed by CrossFit Endurance founder Brian MacKenzie and featuring instruction from some of the world's top endurance and CrossFit coaches, "Power, Speed, ENDURANCE"...
Unlock Your Muscle Gene
Trigger the Biological Mechanisms That Transform Your Body and Extend Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Provocatively written yet grounded in science, Unlock Your Muscle Gene is a revolutionary guide to physical transformation and the latest information on muscle conditioning, weight loss, and anti-aging strategies. According to Ori Hofmekler, we need to learn how to trigger the genes that retain and...
Marathoning for Mortals
A Regular Person's Guide to the Joy of Running or Walking a Half-Marathon or Marathon
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2003
Once considered a feat for superhuman athletes, the marathon is now within every mortal's grasp. Former couch potato John Bingham has joined forces with coach Jenny Hadfield to create a winning plan that works for every mortal--even you.
In Marathoning for Mortals, you'll find the courage to...
Runner's World Your Best Stride
How to Optimize Your Natural Running Form to Run Easier, Farther, and Faster--With Fewer Injuries
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2017
Run the Way You Were Born to Run
Every runner wants a smooth, light, powerful, and resilient stride. But there isn't one ideal form all runners should try to emulate. Instead, research and experience show that people can run effectively in a wide variety of patterns with some universal elements.
In...
Black Belt Tae Kwon Do
The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Black Belt Martial Art
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2013
The ancient Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do allows its practitioners to reach physical prowess, moral development, and spiritual growth. Black Belt Tae Kwon Do is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to complete their black belt training with a reliable study source for solitary practice.
This...
The Ultimate Bicycle Owner's Manual
The Universal Guide to Bikes, Riding, and Everything for Beginner and Seasoned Cyclists
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2016
Everything you need to know to purchase, maintain, and ride a bike for recreation, commuting, competition, travel, and beyond! From the bike world's most beloved and trusted advocate.
Eben Weiss, aka Bike Snob NYC, is the voice of cyclists everywhere. Through his popular blog he has been informing,...
by Kevin Lewis, David Michael Gilbertson
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Krav Maga, which means "contact combat" in Hebrew, is an easy-to-understand/remember aggressive system of self-defense. Idiot's Guides: Krav Maga will not only define what it is, but also review the principles and systems of techniques and training to ensure survival. Combining in-depth...
No Need for Speed
A Beginner's Guide to the Joy of Running
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2002
"You don't have to run fast to be a real runner!"
John Bingham, "the patron saint of the back of the pack," commands "The Penguin Brigade"-- those thousands of dedicated runners who have learned that the greatest joy in their sport comes not from how fast they...
Bigger Leaner Stronger
The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2012
This book has helped thousands of men build their best bodies ever. Will YOU be next?
If you want to get muscular, lean, and strong as quickly as possible without steroids, good genetics, extreme dieting, or wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym . . . regardless of your age . . . you...
by Wendy Stehling
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2010
A revised and updated edition of the New York Times- bestselling diet and fitness classic.
Wendy Stehling, a former advertising executive, crafted this astonishingly effective program after polling all the many models and dancers she worked with on a daily basis as to how they achieved and...
by Ken Border
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2012
Keeping healthy and fit is by no means easy. There are several ways to keep fit and running is one among the best and the easiest options to stay healthy and fit.
Running for Beginners will cover :
Essentials for Running
Running Schedules
Clothing and shoes
Keeping Yourself Motivated
Safety